My Soul Is Like the Painted Tambourine: Rhythm of the Universe

By Deborah Fine and Katherine Fredlake

My Soul Is Like the Painted Tambourine: Rhythm of the Universe is a distinctive collection of both poetry and art. Each poem is an affirmation of joy. Every painting is an inspiration. The poems are thoughtful and calming melodies; the acrylic paintings on tambourines are lyrical instruments.

This book sings to the soul. Open to any page, and you will begin to feel more in harmony with the universe.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Jan 14, 2014
• ISBN: 9781452588773

Deborah Fine

Author Biography: Katherine Fredlake has written more than 1,200 poems. Her inspiration comes from the world and people around her. Katherine’s goal is to be a positive influence in the world. She lives with her husband in Florida, where she teaches mentally challenged adults. Illustrator Biography: Deborah Fine, from a young age, was inspired by her father, a graphic artist. An artist, as well as a musician, her colorful acrylic work on tambourines blends her art with her love of music. Deborah and her husband live in a small farming village in northern Israel. Photographer Biography: Steve Winston’s passion for photography was born from extensive travel that brought him into contact with a rich diversity of cultures. This has provided him with an inspirational and provocative eye for composition, reinforced by his unique outlook on life. Steve lives with his partner in London, England.

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ISBN: 978-1-4525-8853-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4525-8877-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013922774

Balboa Press rev. date: 01/13/2014

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My Soul is Like the

Painted Tambourine

Rhythm of the Universe

WRITTEN BY

KATHERINE FREDLAKE

ILLUSTRATED BY

DEBORAH FINE

Photography By

Steve Winston

Contents

NOTES

MY SOUL SOARS

OUR OWN HARMONIC HEARTS AND SOULS

IN HARMONY WITH THE AUTUMN WINDS

I AM OVERWHELMED